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... get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center... them. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7
... get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center... them. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7
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... the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the computer. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on ...S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-...
... the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the computer. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on ...S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-...
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...lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your TV supports: • VGA-Best. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center. The display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs use this interlaced method to display... one pass of alternating scan lines. S-Video display quality is optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. The Media...
...lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your TV supports: • VGA-Best. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Media Center. The display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs use this interlaced method to display... one pass of alternating scan lines. S-Video display quality is optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. Setting up optional computer connections Connecting a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. The Media...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system.
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system.
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...; Quality of video source-The quality of video cables can lower video quality. 22 A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To view other Media Center FAQs that can affect the video...'s S-Video In port. S-Video-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. The display quality for TV images.
...; Quality of video source-The quality of video cables can lower video quality. 22 A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To view other Media Center FAQs that can affect the video...'s S-Video In port. S-Video-If your TV does not have a VGA port. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. The display quality for TV images.
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..., the computer uses a screen resolution of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For more ...better picture on a newer model TV. • Type of sequential scan lines. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center ...
..., the computer uses a screen resolution of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For more ...better picture on a newer model TV. • Type of sequential scan lines. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center ...
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For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that were recorded with Nero Express cannot be replayed on another Media Center computer or on a home DVD ...
For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that were recorded with Nero Express cannot be replayed on another Media Center computer or on a home DVD ...
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... click the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. OR - The... search results appear below the search box. 26 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 2 Click a ...
... click the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. OR - The... search results appear below the search box. 26 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 2 Click a ...
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Note: Your computer may vary from the illustration. Contacting Gateway For Gateway contact information, see your computer's User Guide or the system label. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 27
Note: Your computer may vary from the illustration. Contacting Gateway For Gateway contact information, see your computer's User Guide or the system label. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 27
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Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
Contents 1 Getting Help 1 Gateway Web site 3 Using Support 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories... dial-up modem 31 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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... 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
... 68 Memory card reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82 Using a router... Ethernet network 88 Configuring your router 90 Testing your network 92 Troubleshooting Your Ethernet network 93 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 95 Index 103 www.gateway.com iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using Your Computer guide • Using online help • Contacting Gateway 1
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... the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. We sincerely hope that you with the best product possible. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Please read this manual carefully to ..., reliability, and performance of services and support. to ensure that you are sure that you keep your new computer. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes...
... the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment from all of -class service and support in good operating condition. We sincerely hope that you with the best product possible. Thanks again, from your new Gateway computer for purchasing our computer! Please read this manual carefully to ..., reliability, and performance of services and support. to ensure that you are sure that you keep your new computer. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to high-quality, brand-name components at Gateway. 2 www.gateway.com Each and every Gateway computer uses the latest technology and passes...
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Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
Visit the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com. Using Support The Support site is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, tutorials, and personalized information about your computer. Gateway Web site Gateway Web site Gateway's online support is divided into seven major areas: ■ Support Home ■ Product Support ■ Downloads ■ Customer Service ■ Upgrade Center ■ Resources ■ Contact Us www.gateway.com 3
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.... For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com To view support documents for both sales and support. Product Support Click Product Support to get a list of all Gateway computers. Click Call Us to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your computer, type ... Select Your Computer Product box, then click your model number to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. By entering your serial number you manage your computer. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to access product documentation, specifications,...
.... For more information, see "Telephone support" on page 78. 4 www.gateway.com To view support documents for both sales and support. Product Support Click Product Support to get a list of all Gateway computers. Click Call Us to view a list of Gateway telephone numbers for your computer, type ... Select Your Computer Product box, then click your model number to view and purchase upgrades for all the products that Gateway supports. By entering your serial number you manage your computer. Upgrade Center Click Upgrade Center to access product documentation, specifications,...
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You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index.
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...your computer for problems and conflicts. To view a list of your search results, click the results header for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested ...; Microsoft Knowledge Base - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
...your computer for problems and conflicts. To view a list of your search results, click the results header for the type of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you receive the following search result types: ■ Suggested ...; Microsoft Knowledge Base - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com To view a topic, click the topic name in the Search box. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Gateway contact information To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the side of your computer case.
TTOeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 8 www.gateway.com Chapter 1: Getting Help Gateway contact information To help you locate Gateway contact information, you can find the Gateway Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the side of your computer case.
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... that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. www.gateway.com 15 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your computer model and serial number. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse...
... that identifies your model Important The labels shown in this information if you call for informational purposes only. www.gateway.com 15 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway Technical Support will need this section are for assistance. Identifying your model Identifying your computer model and serial number. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrPHt:hoounrse...
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Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. Memory Large ...print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. See "Installing a...
Accessories To order accessories, visit the Accessory Store at support.gateway.com. Inkjet printers and cartridges are relatively inexpensive, but they should, try adding more memory. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Finding your specifications For more information about attaching a printer. Memory Large ...print pictures, banners, and greeting cards, as well as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, visit Gateway's Support page at accessories.gateway.com. The most common types are slower than you can attach almost any type of memory. See "Installing a...